At ECHO Housing & Community Development, we believe that improving lives starts with reducing barriers-barriers to housing, social well-being, and economic opportunity. Everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home. Guided by that belief, ECHO works every day with compassion, advocacy, innovation, accountability, and integrity to help individuals and families overcome obstacles that stand in the way of stability.

This Giving Tuesday, our Board of Directors is stepping up in a big way - and competing for a good cause.

Each board member has accepted a challenge:

Raise $1,000 to support basic needs, Welcome Home Kits, and essential items for individuals and families exiting homelessness.

But there’s a twist.

At the end of Giving Tuesday, the board member who raises the most from their crowdfunding page will be awarded The Key - a traveling trophy passed each year to the Board’s top fundraiser. It’s a symbol of leadership, community commitment, and unlocking opportunities for those we serve. The Key will be awarded publicly, and proudly displayed until the next Giving Tuesday champion claims it.

Your donation-no matter the amount-helps your chosen board member rise to the top and helps ECHO provide critical support for people rebuilding their lives.

Your Gift Makes a Direct Impact

The amounts below are what your generosity provides:

$25 → A hygiene kit for someone entering shelter or housing
$50 → Bedding, towels, and basic linens
$75 → Kitchen essentials for a fresh start
$100 → A complete Welcome Home Kit
$250 → Household essentials for someone transitioning into a new home
$500 → Furnish a bedroom
$1,000 → Support a household through the holidays and beyond

Every contribution helps remove barriers for individuals and families working toward stability-and every dollar moves your board member closer to claiming The Key.

Together, we can unlock hope, stability, and opportunity.

Give today, support your board champion, and help us meet the rising needs of our community this holiday season.

Giving Tuesday 2025

Board Member Challenge: Who Will Win the Key?